Nationwide — Chipo Hwami arrived in the United States from Zimbabwe with $400, one suitcase, and an unshakable belief that her life could evolve beyond survival. What followed was not an overnight success story, but years of resilience, intentional growth, and quiet determination that would eventually give rise to a fashion brand centered on confidence, culture, and purpose.
Chipo, now the Founder and CEO of Panashe Designs – a Black-owned fashion label built on the belief that confidence is cultivated, not inherited.
After arriving in the U.S., Chipo learned early that life does not always pan out as planned. In her early years, she worked as a housemaid in Chicago while quietly planning her future in fashion. As a former Black single mother, she navigated seasons of instability while carrying the responsibility of motherhood and the weight of starting over.
Those experiences shaped not only her resilience, but also her understanding of identity, self-perception, and confidence – insights that now define both her designs and the work she does with women.
Today, Chipo uses fashion as a language of empowerment, teaching women how color, clothing, and intentional style influence confidence, presence, and self-image.
At the core of Panashe Designs is the belief that fashion is not just aesthetic-it is psychological.
Through her work, Chipo helps women understand how color, fabric patterns, and textures impact mood and confidence, why what we wear shapes how we see ourselves before the world sees us, and how intentional style can shift mindset, posture, and presence. She teaches that confidence is not a personality trait, but a practice-and that body positivity begins with dressing for your shape, not against it.
To further empower women with these insights, Chipo will host a free educational webinar designed to break down the connection between fashion, psychology, and confidence.
Empower Your Style: Unlock Confidence Through Fashion During this live session, Chipo will cover:
• The Psychology of Confidence You Wear – how color, clothing, and design shape self-perception and influence how the world responds
• Dressed With Intention: The Hidden Power of Color and Confidence – why what you wear affects how you think, how you show up, and how you are perceived
• Body Positivity in Fashion: Dressing for Your Shape, Not Against It – how to embrace your body, honor your shape, and dress with confidence at any stage of life
Webinar Date & Time:
Saturday, February 21
7:00 a.m. PST/ 9:00 a.m. CST/ 10:00 a.m. EST
Webinar Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/6kQ8KoN9TLmltG9oAbbdcQ
Through Panashe Designs, workshops, coaching, and educational experiences, Chipo equips women to build confidence through intentional style, understand the emotional and psychological power of clothing, and express identity boldly and authentically. Her work reinforces one core message: confidence is not something you wait for-it is something you step into.
Learn more at PanasheDesigns.com
About
Panashe Designs creates bold, statement-making fashion inspired by Zimbabwean heritage and the belief that every woman deserves to feel seen, respected, and confident. Each piece is designed to speak before a woman says a word.
For press inquiries, contact 747-200-5335 or info@panashedesigns.com